Florentine Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Ingredients

4 oz / 125 g

light, plain brick-style cream cheese

1/2 cup / 125 g

Egg Creations Fat Free Original, well shaken

4 tbsp / 60 ml

grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2

cloces of garlic, minced

1/4 tsp / 1 ml

each salt and pepper

pinch

ground nutmeg (optional)

2 cup / 500 ml

finely chopped fresh spinach

24

large cremini mushrooms, stems removed

1/3 cup / 75 ml

panko breadcrumbs

2 tsp / 10 ml

olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, half the Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg (if using) until smooth; stir in the spinach. Divide the mixture evenly between the mushroom caps.

3. Arrange the caps on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss the breadcrumbs with the remaining Parmesan cheese and oil. Sprinkle over the mushrooms. Bake for 20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is set.

Tips

1. Add some hot sauce to the cheese spinach mixture for an appetizer with some kick.

2. Panko is a popular Japanese style breadcrumb that can be found in the seafood, bakery or international sections of most supermarkets.

3. Save the mushroom stems for another use such as a stuffing, pasta dishes or casseroles.